Cultural vacations in CambodiaTours & vacations in 2016 & 2017

Cambodia’s culture encompasses so much more than just its ancient temples. The Khmer people are warm, friendly – and with a cuisine unlike any other in Southeast Asia; while remote hill tribes have preserved their unique traditions for centuries. Our cultural vacations in Cambodia are an introduction to this country’s culture – past and present – from the Killing Fields to paddy fields, floating villages to hill tribe homestays.

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I am reborn! Simply the best vacation I have ever been on

Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend

Memorable parts?
Every day was something different, we walked through jungle; rode elephants;
explored caves and sailed in wooden boats, sometimes we used a wooden plank,
sometimes we were knee deep in the river! We saw amazing temples and wooden huts that the locals lived in, we saw how people lived and how they dried peppers in their satellite dishes!
There were sad parts too, understanding the legacy of the Vietnam war,
unexploded bombs everywhere and maimed people.
However, the people... (more)Colin Smith

Excellent! Cambodia is a great place to visit and we were looked after with great care and attention - and had lots of laughs.
Our guide was particularly keen to emphasise the use of local expertise and the emphasis on supporting environmental projects.
(more)Richard Evans

It was all good - I enjoyed meeting the group, the tour guide and also the different part of the vacation. The killing fields were thought provoking. The temples of Angor amazing in so many different ways. (more)Elizabeth Carmichael

Our group leader was very conscientious and knowledgeable, and was really keen to introduce us to his country. (more)Eleanor Attridge

Memorable parts?
day trip on the back of a motorbike, snorkelling off Nha Trang
Tips?
budget more money than the trip notes say for food not included in the trip costs
pack lots of sunscreen
Local benefits?
definitely benefited local people, some benefits to the environment, not sure about supporting conservation
Overall rating?
excellent trip with a diverse range of experiences a lots of optional extras (more)Anna Haigh

Because we were a small group, we were able to change the itinerary and instead of visiting one of the main temples, we went 'off the beaten track' and travelled to a temple way out of Siem Reap without any tourists there. It really felt like we made our own discovery! (more)Thamar Smit

Tourism is an important employer in Cambodia so our staying in small hotels and using local guides, river boats, the bamboo train etc were all supportive. (more)Andrew Whitrow

Fantastic window into cambodia. we needed a few days on a thai beach to assimilate it all. (more)Anna Bradley

Joining crowds of people and the sense of anticipation felt when waiting for the sunrise over Ankor Wat. Being taught to create and cook my own wrap was the most memorable part of the vacation (more)Sara Page

The sampan ride through the jungle at Xe Quit and coffee in the floating market
in Vietnam were the most memorable parts of the vacation. (more)Yvette Etcell

Most memorable were Angkor Wat and the other temples around Siem Reap. Home Stay near Vinh Long. (more)Graham Dalby

We did visit organisations that supported the local community and hilltribes
(more)Katherine Aucott

Thoroughly enjoyable, we had a variety of very stimulating and interesting experiences. We felt we were in the company of likeminded fellow travelers, which obviously added to the enjoyment.
(more)Joyce Godfrey

Memorable parts?
The train Journey from Bangkok, the days on the Mekong and the guided tour of Bangkok.
Tips?
There are not too many high spots on this vacation, as it misses out the main sights. This is a rather low key trip and some of it is very beautiful. It does take you to less visited areas. Prepare for two full days of traveling at the end to get to Phenom Phen.
Local benefits?
Definitely relations with local people were respectful and brought benefits to them.
Overall... (more)Lesley Holly

Memorable parts?
The sites I visited in Cambodia were spectacular, and being able to just relax knowing that my tour operator was looking after everything was so valuable for
me. They made me feel truly immersed in the local environment, food, people in a very short time (1 week) and I loved my tuktuk trips just taking in the
scenery.
Tips?
Trust the tour operator choices for food and sites to visit. People who usually manage their own trips (like me) may tend to be drawn to tourist... (more)Andrea Vogel

I would definitely recommend this tour and intend to do another one with this
company....As a single traveler I particularly appreciated the fact that all the other members of the tour were extremely friendly and easy to get on with. (more)Marian Jenkins

Loved cycling in Hoi An and seeing the locals and water buffalo in the fields. The cookery class was hilarious and memorable for all the right reasons. (more)Loretta Ahmed

Most memorable part of the vacation was...everything.
(more)Jack Kitchener

Memorable parts?
Loved hotels Tamu and Sala Lodge and also our Ankwor Wat guide.
Tips?
Do not snorkel unless far out to sea at an island. Don't go to Sihouknaville
Local benefits?
Local guide and drivers only
Overall rating?
Great (more)Sarah Codacci

Memorable parts?
How to decide between so many great moments. It must have been either the cooking class or the circus. But generally, as cliched as it is, the best part were the people. Both our wonderful guides and the others we met. So friendly and releaxed, not as in your face as in other Asian countries I visited.
Tips?
When you visit the Killing Fields, also visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. The two sites belong together to grasp the history of the country, and can easily... (more)Gerhard Kordmann

Memorable parts?
Back of bike tour Ho Chi Minh City
Halong Bay Cruise
Tips?
Travel light, mosquito spray
Obtain a map of the city and ask about the best places to eat
Local benefits?
Benefited local people only by contributing to tourism
Overall rating?
Excellent (more)Beverley Ashurst

Memorable parts?
There were so many! The walks through food stalls, the cooking lessons, the impromptu stops of the bus to get more street food and going to a BBQ with locals at Siem Reap.
Tips?
Its a jam packed itinerary so if you need lots of downtime, it's probably not for you.
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
It was really great. The only recommendation I'd have is to add in an Angkor beer tour in PP. (more)Lauren Supplee

Memorable parts?
The Angkor temples - If this was just one temple it would probably not be as majestic, but the plethora of temples, their architecture and engineering and the area they cover is simply breathtaking!
Tips?
It's a trip easily coordinated on your own and you do not need to pay an agency premium for it, unless you are pressed for time. Allow at least 3 days in Angkor. Try flying as much as you can and avoid road traveling as the roads and driving are rather bad - spoiling... (more)Yianna Loizou